Boeing(US:BA) Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-10-06 10:36Core Viewpoint - The Indian Pilots' Association (FIP) has called for a comprehensive inspection of all Boeing 787 electrical systems in India following an incident where the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) unexpectedly deployed during landing, raising safety concerns [1][2]. Group 1: Incident Details - On October 4, an Air India Boeing 787 flight from Amritsar to Birmingham experienced an unexpected deployment of the RAT at 500 feet above ground, despite normal electrical and hydraulic parameters [1]. - The aircraft was grounded for technical checks after the incident, leading to the cancellation of subsequent flights [1]. Group 2: Safety Concerns and Historical Context - The FIP highlighted that the RAT deployment could be linked to a fault in the Bus Power Control Unit (BPCU), reminiscent of a previous crash involving a Boeing 787 in India where the RAT was also released [2]. - Since the June 12 crash, the FIP has been urging the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct thorough inspections of the Boeing 787 electrical systems, but only fuel control switches were checked after the accident [2]. Group 3: Expert Opinions - CS Randhawa, president of the FIP, stated that the RAT should only activate under specific failure conditions, and the unexpected deployment at such a low altitude is unprecedented in his over 50 years of aviation experience, warranting serious attention [2].